HESS SERVICE STATION #30509 - Fuel Terminal in Paramus, New Jersey

HESS SERVICE STATION #30509 is a fuel terminal located at 565 Route 17 in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey. The facility is operational and serves as a retail gasoline station, providing fuel to motorists in the Paramus area. As a fuel terminal, it stores and dispenses gasoline and diesel fuel for consumer use. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Underground storage tanks (USTs) at the site are subject to EPA UST regulations, including spill prevention, overfill protection, and corrosion protection. The facility also complies with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) requirements to prevent oil spills. The NAICS codes 447110 (Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores) and 000447 indicate its retail focus. Located in a densely populated suburban area of Bergen County, the facility serves a high volume of commuters and local residents. Its proximity to Route 17, a major highway, underscores its role in providing convenient fuel access. The environmental significance includes managing potential risks from fuel spills and vapor emissions, with secondary containment and monitoring systems typically in place to protect groundwater and air quality.

The facility is situated in a suburban area with dense residential and commercial development. Potential environmental risks include fuel spills and vapor emissions from underground storage tanks. Secondary containment, leak detection, and vapor recovery systems are typically employed to mitigate these risks. The site's proximity to groundwater resources in New Jersey necessitates compliance with state and federal UST regulations to prevent contamination.